PROFILE Energetic, conscientious, and self-motivated with extensive experience gained in production management, manufacturing, account management, communication, purchasing, retail, and customer service. Strengths include: * Management: Operations Management * Production Management * Budget Controls & Cash Management * Productivity & Efficiency Improvement * P&L Management * Team Building & Organizational Leadership * Human Resources Affairs * Purchasing & Warranties * Contracts, Pricing, & Supplier Negotiations * Warehouse Supervision & Activity Coordination * Quality Assurance & Quality Controls * Sales: High-Expectation Client Relations & Support * Strategic Sales & Market Planning * Trade Show Participation * Staff Recruiting, Training, & Development * Pricing & Service Management * Database Management * Sales Promotions * New Business Development * Account Maintenance * Telemarketing * Product Expertise * Consumer Awareness * Cold Calling * High-Impact Presentations * Motivational Speaking * Closing Techniques * Added Value: Workflow Planning & Prioritization * Warranty Issues * Product Research & Pricing * Supplier & Customer Liaison * Inventory Control An effective communicator who establishes rapport easily with people, suppliers, and clients at all organizational levels. Understand the necessity of informing all parties involved of ongoing events to avoid complications and misunderstandings. Earlier professional experience includes one year as a manager of a local shoe boutique serving middle income and upscale clientele. Computer knowledge includes Word, Excel, and Business Visions. Fluent in Italian. Organized with prompt follow-through and sound analytical/problem-solving skills to keep operations flowing smoothly and meeting targets within tight deadlines.

Highlights:

• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Payroll
• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Reliability
• Six Sigma Quality
• Test
• 5S
• Compliance